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Rising Rap Star LaFem' Nikia turned it up recently at the Juneteenth RiverWalk in Monroe LA. She performed Witch Stupid A**, Bust it Open and Final Warning! If you don't know, now you know! Check out Rapper LaFem' Nikia!...
You mean the world to me, James and Charlene Goods 7th Wedding Anniversary July 19, 2021 with love! Congratulations James and Charlene!...
The Monroe City Academy League (MCAL) is a youth sports league provided by The Academy Fitness & Sports LLC and Free Me Association. The purpose of the league is to provide constructive physical sport activities for youth in the city of Monroe, specifically offering safe after school activities. The league provides football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and cheer to youth ages 5-12. Teams will practice at city of Monroe Community Centers, Lillie Marbles; Emily P. Robinson, Powell St., Harvey H. Benoit, Saul Adler, B.J. Washington and...
Excitement is an understatement to express the joy in our hearts to reunite again. Again Bunches and Bunches of Family Fun was celebrated on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the home of Larry Wright, Sr., in Farmerville LA. Family and friends came from near and far to celebrate their Greatest Legacy Recie Mae Frazier Hollis, passionately known as "Madear". Members of the descendants in attendance included: Families of the Hollis, Wright, Lewis, Yarborough, Elliott, West, Washington, Bowden, Lusk,...
A Texas woman in town visiting relatives was arrested by police on Saturday, July 3, 2021, after she allegedly fired her weapon at another motorist. Yeshikya Williams said she was heading to West Monroe on I-20 when she saw an individual driving in an unsafe manner. Williams, who had her three children with her, quickly passed the vehicle and exited at Thomas Road in West Monroe, LA. According to Williams, an unidentified White man began to use profane words, accusing Williams of pulling in...
At Richwood High School reigning as Miss Freshman Maid of Honor will be Serenity Reed at the 2021 Richwood Homecoming. Thanks Community Partner Creed & Creed for partnering with many schools and organizations in Northeast Louisiana. Congratulation Miss Freshman Maid of Honor Serenity Reed!...
Gun violence is taking its toll on Monroe, LA and northeast LA. One of the ten commandments - Love thy neighbor as thy self - seems to now be nonsexist, especially with youth and young adults. There's an African proverb that states, "A child that is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth." What is missing in our youth is love. Before integration and twenty-five years after, if children didn't receive love at home, they got real love at school. The powers that be figured...
The state of Louisiana has the highest prison population in America, which has the highest prison population in the world. The overwhelming number of prisoners locked up in Louisiana prison are Black men, women, and children. Collectively, these Black prisoners generate tens of millions of dollars that helps maintain Louisiana’s industrial complex, and it modern life trade of Black subjects whereas, in the past Black slaves fetched hundreds of dollars on the slave trade market in Louisiana, a...
The state of Louisiana has the highest prison population in America, which has the highest prison population in the world. The overwhelming number of prisoners locked up in Louisiana prison are Black men, women, and children. Collectively, these Black prisoners generate tens of millions of dollars that helps maintain Louisiana's industrial complex, and it modern life trade of Black subjects whereas, in the past Black slaves fetched hundreds of dollars on the slave trade market in Louisiana, and...
Richwood Police Chief Johnny Cleveland allegedly went to a local Richwood business owner and reportedly ordered the establishment to be closed. In a video on social media, an individual that appeared to be Cleveland is seen confronting an unidentified person in front of several people inside the building. The person that is alleged to be the police chief of the town of Richwood seems to be telling the owner that he is shutting down the establishment. He is telling everyone inside to leave...
Johnny Hall Reed 1949 - 2021 Johnny Hall Reed was born on September 5, 1949 to the union of Willie and Oddie Reed Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Oddie Reed, brothers Willie Reed Jr., Robert Reed, Jerry Reed, Lawyer Reed, and Dennis Reed. He was drafted to serve his country a few days after finding work in Michigan. He served in the United States Army from 1969-1971, stationed in Germany. On May 15, 1976, Johnny married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Ann Goins. To...
Shelia Diarse was crowned Mrs. Twin Cities and Mrs. Louisiana Plus America 2020-2021 recently. Beholding such distinct honor, Shelia has had the pleasure of worshiping with various churches, meeting local and state leaders, engaging in serving the needs of the community, sharing care packages with college students, and hosting events with the intent to inspire all women. Shelia will compete in the upcoming national pageant on July 31, 2021, and kindly asks for prayers, godly support, and...
Peggy A. Johnson is a 2021 OIC graduate in Monroe, LA. She earned certifications as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant while attaining the highest GPA (grade point average) honors award. Praise God!...
Nolan Norman Day in the Park is a family run fun day to remember the incredible community leader and compassionate neighbor, Nolan "Big Daddy" Norman. The day is in its 13th year and is now host to one of the best blues festivals in north Louisiana. Nolan Norman Day in the Nolan Norman Park in Wisner, LA was held Saturday July 3, 2021. The Blues Festival featured T.K. Soul, Sir Charles Jones, Chris Ivy, Jeff Floyd, L.J. Echols, Ms. Jody Rhomey, Mr. Head Bad, Summer Wolf, Keith Frank, Veronica...
Rose of Sharon Baptist Church (716 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Monroe, LA) will host the Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship Program, Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM during the Park and Praise Service. Guest speaker is former Monroe mayor, the Honorable Jamie Mayo. Rev. A. B. Davis-Johnson, Sr. is pastor....
Strange and sad accidents happen every day that sometimes leave us to face an unthinkable fortune. A recent fatality leaves a Monroe family to mourn the loss of a beloved mother, daughter, and friend. Tuesday, June 29, 2021, officers responded to the call of a fatal shooting at Graduate Hotel in Annapolis, MD. Michelle Jordan Cummings, formerly from Monroe, LA, was found just after 12:00 midnight. Police reports allege that Cummings was standing on her hotel balcony when she was struck with a...
Domestic issues are somewhat of a common thing as issues in love sometimes go awry. On June 26, 2021 police arrived at a Monroe residence to respond to incident involving suspect, Keyera Young and victim, her boyfriend. According to reports, Young told police she did spray the victim with mace that also got on his 7-year-old daughter as they attempted to get away from her. Young also admitted to using her vehicle to strike her boyfriend's car out of rage. Their 3-month-old daughter was her car...
Pastor Ronald Hunter Sr. Sunrise: November 22, 1945, Passaic NJ, Sunset: June 20, 2021 Monroe LA- Pastor Ronald Hunter Sr. parents were Rev. Theodore Marshall Carter and Theodoshia Hunter. To this union six children were raised and reared. Pastor Hunter graduated from high school in New Jersey in 1964. He received his certificate of licensing November 16, 1985 at Friendship Baptist Church in New Jersey. Pastor Hunter was ordained to the ministry on November 16, 1965 at Sunlight Baptist Church...
Monroe City School Board - why has this southside school been left to such ill-repair? The community and taxpayers are wondering how long the children will have to suffer in such destitute conditions. Concerned neighbors share that Jefferson Upper Elementary School has been in dire need of repair since April 2021. Why haven't these seen issues been addressed?...
Monroe Police were called to the Swanson Youth Center on Monday, June 28, 2021 to assist in putting down what could be called a rebellion by Swanson inmates. Law enforcement would have to make several trips to the center after receiving calls of inmates causing disturbances, one of which was where an employee was allegedly injured. Monroe Police said they responded to several calls to assist Swanson personnel to "round up" some of the inmates who had gotten out of their dorms and were having...
Rally For Justice, press conference and Juneteenth kickoff was held Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Harvey Benoit Community Center (1700 Oaklawn Dr., Monroe, LA). The Nation of Islam-Monroe Study Group, UMJOI, and local attnoreys called this Juneteenth Kickoff Rally for Justice in support of the ongoing police brutality cases in Monroe supporting Ronald Greene, David Harris, Jeffery Scott, Timothy Williams, Aaron Bowman, Earl Grant, Alphonso Brown, and Reggie Brown. These individuals have been...
LA legendary football Coach Mackie Freeze of Terzia/Richwood High Schools' was inducted into the 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches, LA on Saturday, June 26. 2021. Other 2021 inductees along with Coach Freeze were Ronnie Coleman, Lou Dunbar, Kerry Kittles, Phil Robertson, Charles Tillman, Angela Turner-Johnson, Kent Lowe, Robin Fambrough, Joan Cronan and Tim Brando. Coach Freeze made history as the organization's oldest inductee at age 94....
Nolan Norman of Extension, LA, and Wisner, LA, and the greater community is gone but never forgotten. Mrs. Elizabeth King Norman and family affectionately called him Big Daddy. Each 1st Saturday in July in Wisner, LA is celebrated as Nolan Norman Day. The Norman family commemorates the day with a good-time community celebration and blues concert because Norman loved helping others and listening to the blues. Big Daddy gave his family the greatest gift anyone could give; he loved and believed in...
On Sunday June 27, 2021, F.D. Thompson American Legion Post 521 in Monroe LA held an installation ceremony for newly elected administration. Post 521 2021 New Administration included Commander Fredrick McHenry, 1st Vice Commander James Orange and 2nd Vice Commander Hardy Gunn....
Swayze Elementary School in Monroe, LA proudly celebrates its 2021 Student of Year, Tytionna Bates. Tytionna will celebrate her 12th birthday, July 3. She is the daughter of Shutaskie Mayes and Kevin Bates, and the granddaughter of Barry Sims and Cora Mayes. Happy Birthday Tytionna!...
Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of over 250,000 slaves at the close of the Civil War. The holiday is based on events that occurred mainly in Texas but is now celebrated nationwide. The celebration takes its name from June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Galveston to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Although the Proclamation had taken effect on January 1, 1863, it freed few, if any, slaves. In 2021 Juneteenth was finally declared as a federal and state holiday in Louisiana...
Monroe native, Tahari R. Griffin, BS, MA, was recently spotlighted in an international newsletter of one of the clinical trials (trial titled DELIVER-MS) she coordinates at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Ms. Griffin is a clinical trial Investigator and the sole Senior Research Coordinator at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, overseeing all neurological clinical trials for the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS - a disease that affects the central nervous system) and...
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM and Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 S and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $4.99 breakfast and coffee, $6.99 lunch,...
The Monroe Housing Authority is dedicated to help bring back Louisiana, as the organization announces fourteen (14) of its housing communities will host FREE Covid-19 vaccination events between June 23rd and July 2nd. "The safety and health of MHA residents is our number one priority. That is why we are partnering with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Louisiana Department of Health, and Louisiana National Guard for the Sleeves Up Bring Back Louisiana effort. By bringing this i...
When students make it to high school, they begin to make their stride in understanding what is required of them. In their rearview mirror, they have the perspective of being a kid. Looking ahead, they have a hopeful future available to them as a young adult. Michael Sherman was a teen full of promise. He graduated from Richwood High School this past year and was a popular athlete. Those who knew Sherman spoke highly of his character, sharing that he was kind and respectful. On Friday, June 18,...
Debra Renee McGee was born October 5, 1975 in Monroe, LA to the late Hosea McGee Sr. and Freddie Mae Kirby-McGee. She received her final wings on June 16, 2021, passing away peacefully at home. Debra was a Lincoln Elementary, Carroll Jr., and Carroll High School 1994 graduate. She was a member of the Carroll Bulldog band and later worked with the Carroll band alumni. Debra served at Swanson Correctional Center as a Captain and Juvenile Justice Specialist for over 20 years. She loved kids,...
News of the passing of Gregory Bridges, 70, sent shock waves throughout the Monroe community and beyond. Hearts are saddened by his unexpected passing shared by family and friends on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Gregory was a great guy who had a heart for people. He was a Lincoln High School and Grambling State University graduate, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Gregory was married to Dorothea Joseph Bridges. To their union, three daughters were born. He lived a life in which he...
Another rally for justice was held last Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Benoit Community Center in Monroe, LA , as a sign to city officials in the Friday Ellis administration that the fight for justice is not over. In the past several years, there have been numerous controversial incidents involving law enforcement against unarmed African-American men. Several of those men, Ronald Greene and David Harris, died after encounters with law enforcement. The rally held at the community center further...
Passions were high at the Monroe City Council meeting Tuesday night, June 22, 2021 as speaker after speaker spoke on the need to place a school's name on the pedestrian bridge located across HWY 165 in Monroe, LA. The Renwick St. crosswalk has served the Booker T. community for decades, as it has been a bridge (a real one) connecting two neighborhoods. Many regular pedestrians use it to walk above the busy HWY 165 and many school age kids use it as a predominant access point to attend classes...
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe, LA held its Annual Coronation of Kings and Queens 2021 recently. Reigning as Royal King and Queen was Jaxon Hamilton and Jessika Murphy. Queen Cadence Comanche and King Carter Underwood were also recognized along with other court members. Reigning Royal Court King Jaxon Hamilton his mother Joycelyn Hamilton and Barkdull Faulk Principal Staci Sylvestri....
The Pat Williams Free Camp and Showcase was held at Wossman High School in Monroe, LA, Sunday, June 13, 2021. The BamFam Foundation is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that celebrates, supports, and raises awareness and funding for at-risk youth through the use of sports. The BamFam Foundation, in partnership with professional athletes and Bam BrandMarketing, offers over 25 FREE youth camps/showcases across the country for 3rd - 12th grade students from May to August....
Happy Father's Day June 20, 2021 to fathers. Hope your Father's Day had your heart smiling feeling blessed to bs a dad, feeling appreciated and loved while being reminded that the things you do, the ways you live, the love you show makes a world of difference to family and friends....
Ms. Betty Broussard was a New Iberia, LA native who returned home after 60 years of investing and molding young talents in Monroe, LA. She began her teaching career at Carroll Junior and ended at Carroll High School, where she educated young African-American students with a ferocious passion. During her tenure at Carroll, she would not allow any perceived obstacles a student thought they had to prevent her from teaching them and learning the importance of gaining an education. Her goal was to...
Piney Grove Male Chorus 8th Anniversary was held at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Monroe LA on Sunday June 13, 2021. Special guests were Starlight Gospel Singers Shreveport LA, Gifted, New Image and New Born. Rejoice had those in attendance on their feet from start to finish with the Piney Grove Make Chorus giving a signature Rejoice performance. Rejoice in the Lord always and again I day rejoice. Phillippians4:4 Photo Piney Grove 8-1- Piney Grove Male Chorus Photo Piney Grove 8-2- Among the...
Thank you to our Dynamic Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives for passing legislation to make Juneteenth a national holiday; and Thank You President Joe Biden (46th President of the United States) for quickly signing this legislation into law. The Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women (LFDW) and the National Federation of Democratic Women are jubilant as we joined this national Juneteenth celebration on Saturday June 19, 2021 at Charles Johnson Park in Monroe LA! Let's start...
One of life's worst uncertainties is a tragic accident or suffering a fatal, life-threatening illness. What led to the shooting of a local young woman, Lakeitha Brown, remains a mystery. Brown is fighting for her life after being shot in the wee hours of the morning. Family members are miffed and devastated by this horrific tragedy that has changed their lives forever. According to police reports, Monroe Police are investigating what could have happened after she was found shot in Monroe, LA on...
Deacon Cordell Blockson was born in Winnsboro, LA, on April 11, 1950. His parents were Doris Weber and Mr. Clarence Blockson. His family moved to Monroe, LA, when he was just a young boy. There he formed a lifelong friendship with the Carter family, especially the Carter brothers. They were playful, mischievous young boys, and young Cordell earned his fighter reputation with them. At the tender age of 7, he experienced his first crush for a young girl named Etta Faye Carter, the sister of his...
An allegedly unfortunate horror soured the start of summer at an apartment complex and community after witnesses shared stories of a 24-year-old mother pushing her children out of her apartment window then jumping out herself. Dejhanay Jarrell was the identified mom who first dropped her infant baby, then her 2-year-old son, out of the window. She was also seen naked, jumping from the 2nd-floor apartment herself. Carl Chin was an eyewitness to the horrific moment and shared the condition of...
During the spring and summer seasons, eating watermelon is a favorite activity for many people. That activity turned into a physical nightmare for Eddie Hooker and his family. Mr. Hooker purchased a watermelon in early April for his family's enjoyment. When he cut the watermelon on April 17, 2021, Mr. Hooker did not notice any external marking or evidence of anything inside the melon. However, he saw that the watermelon had an object inserted inside of it on the following day. He and his wife...
5 Mortician Graduate Destiny McGill graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services May 21, 2021. On Saturday June 12. 2021 a celebration was held in Destiny's honor was held in Monroe LA. Family members and friends gathered congratulating Destiny. Destiny is the Kenyatta Marzell McGill and the granddaughter of Susette Marzell. Congratulations Destiny!...
Wossman High School 2021 Salutatorian Raytisha Jackson is the first Wossman Softball Player receive a softball scholarship to play at the next level. Jackson will showcase her softball skills at South Arkansas Community College. Family, friends, Wossman Teammates, Faculty and Staff witnessed history. Raytisha is the daughter of Sandra Jackson. Congratulations Raytisha "Be a Star" Jackson. Wossman Girls Softball Coach is Aubrey "Bree" Crawford and Wossman Principal is Dr. Harrington Watson...
It was a birthday celebration fit for a queen who reached the new young age of 90 Odell Willis. A packed Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Fellowship in Monroe LA was the place where the Willis Family honored their Queen/Mother Odell Willis on Saturday June 12, 2021. The birthday featured some delicious food, while freshly baked cakes and ice cream made party attendees filled. During the birthday feast , there was very little conversation while believe it or not plates were cleaned. Mt. Pleasant...
On July 13, 2020, I, former Monroe City Council Kenneth Wilson petitioned Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to make Juneteenth an official state holiday. I was the only elected official to send this suggestion to the Louisiana Governor. I offer this note as a thank you to those who have trusted in my leadership over the years and during our state's challenging times related to Covid-19. I continue to advocate daily, encouraging citizens to practice safety guidelines so that lives can be...
Art Silver Foxx Edwards and Becky Cates Northeast LA War Veterans' Home in Monroe are both all smiles recently. Art delivered a 10 pack of his coffee table best seller: From Sword To Pen...The books were donated by Big Al of Tator Tax Service in Ruston, La. Big AL felt the need to say thank you for your service in a much more meaningful way, after reading the book. Thank you for your service Big Al!...
On Tuesday June 8, 2021, a retirement celebration was held for Gloria Hunter Monroe City Schools' Transportation Secretary. From the superintendent to current, former and assistant transportation managers, bus operators, dispatcher, former colleagues, family and friends shared the extraordinary ability of Gloria Hunter. Her phenomenal ability to handle every task given made her current boss not sign off on her retirement. Congratulations Gloria Hunter, your replacement will have some big shoes...
